Resources to use at home
Ipad Apps
Apps for learners with Dyslexia or reading and writing difficulties.
Literacy Based Games
www.phonicsplay.co.uk
– phonics games and activities for each phonics phase
www.mrthorne.com
– phonics film clips and game ideas
www.readingeggs.co.uk
– interactive reading games and activities
www.fictionexpress.co.uk
– ebooks and interactive reading activities
www.oxfordowl.co.uk
– interactive ebooks, maths and literacy games
Maths Based Games
www.mathletics.co.uk
– maths games and activities (requires subscription)
www.ttrockstars.com
– times table practice
www.mathseeds.co.uk
– maths games, songs and activities (requires subscription)
www.mangahigh.com
– maths games and challenges
(many KS2 children already have a school subscription for this)
Further Information for Parents
www.ican.org.uk
– information about communication struggles
www.maxifunclub.com
– a local organisation that organises activities for pupils with SEN in the local area
www.makaton.org
– a charity supporting the use of Makaton : this is the use of signs and symbols to teach communication, language and literacy skills to people with communication and learning difficulties
www.colourblindawareness.org
– a point of reference for people seeking information about colour blindness
www.mumsnet.com/special-needs
– information and advice to help you access support, both practical and financial and about getting a diagnosis, common questions, special educational needs, statementing and more.
www.includemetoo.org.uk
– information and support for inclusion of marginalised children with SEN (including BAME)
www.alopeciaonline.org.uk/kids-and-teens.asp
– information for children about Alopecia
https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs/overview
– government documentation for SEN
Other Useful Websites
www.senteacher.org
www.nasen.org.uk
www.helpwithtalking.com
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Caring Environment: Staff care for pupils well, providing an ambitious learning environment where pupils feel safe and supported by trusted adults.
Comprehensive Personal Development: The school offers a comprehensive personal, social, and health education curriculum that includes opportunities for pupils to explore life in modern Britain.
Empowered Staff: Subject leaders are knowledgeable and passionate, inspiring teachers and delivering exceptional physical education where pupils engage in precise learning activities and enjoy success in inter- and intra-school events.
Ambitious Curriculum: The school offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that helps pupils deepen their knowledge and prepares them well for the next stage of their education.
Reading Focus: The school has prioritized developing a love of reading among pupils, creating a literature-rich environment and supporting pupils to become confident, fluent readers.
Positive Attitudes: Pupils are eager to learn and have positive attitudes towards their lessons, with a calm and purposeful atmosphere evident in classrooms.
Strong Early Years Provision: The early years curriculum is well-planned, supporting and challenging children’s interests, with a clear focus on personal, social, and emotional development.
Effective Mathematics Curriculum: The recently refreshed mathematics curriculum is well-planned, helping pupils build their understanding with regular opportunities to recap knowledge and address misconceptions.
Effective Safeguarding: Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with well-trained staff who know the pupils and community well, reporting concerns in a timely manner and working successfully with external agencies to support pupils and their families.